Recreation

After jolly ole St. Nick comes to town on December 1, he will join Mrs. Claus and some elves at Santa's Workshop from 6-8 pm every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday December 4-21 in the Mission Viejo Civic Center.

Santa will greet visitors with his proverbial "Ho! Ho! Ho!" and a peppermint candy cane and pose for photos, so bring your camera to capture the magic of the season. Kids can also drop off their letters to Santa during this free event.

To foster economic development, the City of Mission Viejo launched a dynamic marketing opportunity for local businesses to be a part of community special events and programs in 2020. These popular programs provide many businesses vast exposure and face-to-face time with Mission Viejo residents and folks throughout the region. 

Drum roll please "¦ and the winners of the City's annual Scarecrow Contest are:

Most Humorous #10 - "Brody" by Trabuco Hills High School Water Polo Boys

Spookiest #13 - "Doom" by Mission Viejo Homeschoolers

Most Traditional #15 - "Lucy the suffragette" by Daughters of the American Revolution Mission Viejo Chapter

People's Choice #5 - "I Am Groot" by Charles Abbott

The City of Mission Viejo's newly renovated Marguerite Aquatics Complex has earned the 2019 Aquatics International Dream Design Award.

The home of one of the most successful swimming and diving clubs in the world opened a new chapter in spring 2018 after an extensive state-of-the-art renovation.

Amazing opportunities are available at the City's Recreation and Tennis Centers through the end of 2019, prompting residents to take advantage of current membership pricing to maximize savings in the new year.

By purchasing an annual or 3-month membership before the end of 2019, residents can save $55 and $15, respectively. To buy a membership for the new year with 2019 pricing, simply visit one of the Recreation or Tennis Centers.

The top 32 female high school singles players and doubles teams in Southern California will participate in a 3-day tournament at the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion October 24-26. In its third year, The Marguerite is a United States Tennis Association and CIF-sanctioned tournament. The event exposes the community to the best young female tennis players in the region.  

It's getting spooky at the Norman P. Murray Center where the City's 3rd annual scarecrow contest is underway!

Stop by the center at 24932 Veterans Way through October 30 to see 23 unique and exciting scarecrows handmade by local Mission Viejo businesses and non-profit organizations.

With Halloween just around the corner, our City is gearing up for the annual Hometown Halloween.

Bring your family, neighbors and friends to this fun-filled community event from 4-7 pm Saturday, October 26 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Hometown Halloween features games, crafts, musical entertainment, themed characters, the lizard wizard and friends as well as a pint-sized pumpkin patch.  

More spooktacular fun takes place after 6 pm when the lights go down for glowing games and a Haunted Moonlight Maze.

With the holiday season around the corner, the City of Mission Viejo is now accepting applications for holiday or seasonal displays at the southwest and northwest corners of the intersection at La Paz Road and Chrisanta Drive.

Mission Viejo's "Four Corners Holiday Display" is a longtime celebration that captures the essence of the holidays and spirit of this great community.